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NCT03964246 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Compassion Meditation for Older Adults
A NA study of Anxiety and Mood Disorders, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03964246: Completed NA study of Anxiety and Mood Disorders, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT03964246 is a NA study of Anxiety and Mood Disorders that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03964246, a NA study of Anxiety and Mood Disorders, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Some older Veterans with psychological distress may under-utilize mental health services due to perceived stigma of symptom-focused interventions. This study was designed to examine the feasibility of a strengths-based compassion training intervention with Veterans ages \> 55 years with anxiety or depressive symptoms. Although this study was focused on feasibility if successful, this line of research could open the door to a novel and effective treatment that widens acceptance by older Veterans with psychological distress.
Primary Outcome
The proportion of consented subjects among all screened and eligible patients.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Compassion Meditation (CM) intervention
- OTHER Healthy Aging Psychoeducation
Study Locations (1)
California
- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA - San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03964246 record still lists
NCT03964246 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 25 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Anxiety and Mood Disorders appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Compassion Meditation (CM) intervention is the first listed.
NCT03964246 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03964246 about?
NCT03964246 is a clinical study titled "Compassion Meditation for Older Adults". Some older Veterans with psychological distress may under-utilize mental health services due to perceived stigma of symptom-focused interventions. This study was designed to examine the feasibility of a strengths-based compassion training intervention with Veterans ages \> 55 years with anxiety or d...
What is the current status of trial NCT03964246?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2019-10-01. Estimated completion is 2022-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03964246 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anxiety and Mood Disorders.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03964246?
The interventions under investigation include: Compassion Meditation (CM) intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Healthy Aging Psychoeducation (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03964246?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03964246 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03964246's enrollment target sits among peer trials
25 1712th of 2000 higher than 265 of 2,000 other NA trials
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